Police officer wept as he faced drug-driver who left him with life-changing injuries mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/po…

Today we remember the 72 people who perished in the Grenfell Tower Fire on the 9th Anniversary. At 0054 on 14th June 2017, the London Fire Brigade received a 999 call reporting ‘fire’ in flat 16 of Grenfell Tower,Grenfell Road, North Kensington,W11. Two appliances from G27 North Kensington Fire Station were immediately mobilised. On arrival an assistance message was transmitted to ‘make pumps 4’ as a fire was visible from the outside of the building. Multiple 999 calls began coming in to the London Fire Brigade, who implemented the national ‘stay put’ policy, advising residents to remain in their apartments. At 01:08 Firefighters observed the fire breach the window of the apartment of origin & begin to ignite the external cladding. A further assistance message was transmitted to ‘Make pumps 6, Aerial appliance required’. Attempts were made to tackle the external fire with Firefighting jets however the construction & composition of the cladding resisted extinguishment by water. By 01:30 the fire had spread externally to involve the full height of the building. At 01:35 a further assistance message was transmitted to ‘make pumps 25’. At the time of the fire,293 people resided in the building. By 01:38 110 people had exited the building. Defective fire doors in the building allowed the single central escape stairwell to become compromised by smoke, quickly making it impassable. Due to the volume of incoming information from those still trapped,communication to the fire ground and back to the caller, via Brigade control became confusing and ineffective. At 02:40, a further assistance message was transmitted to ‘make pumps 40’ an almost unheard of request since the Blitz of the 2nd World War. Firefighters continued to be committed in large numbers, wearing Breathing Apparatus to search for & rescue occupants, at one stage being advised to write their names on their fire helmets due to fear of structural collapse. Conditions were extremely arduous inside the building, quickly expiring cylinder contents due to the efforts required to operate in those conditions. The fire was finally extinguished on 16th June 2017. 72 people lost their lives in the fire, with a further 74 being seriously injured. The youngest life claimed in the tragedy was 5 year old Isaac Paulos who had become separated from his family in the chaotic escape. We think of the families and friends of the 72 people who lost their lives. We think of everyone in the community who has been affected by this tragedy. We think of the emergency services workers who carry the trauma of this event with them today. We think of the emergency services workers who have lost their careers due to the trauma of this event. We think of the emergency services personnel who have long term health conditions arising from operating at the incident. We think of the emergency services workers who have died by suicide, triggered by the trauma of this event. We hope for justice being brought to those who are responsible for the factors contributing to this tragedy. These images although unpleasant, must remain in our minds to remember those lost & learn from the tragedy to prevent a repeat. May the 72 rest in eternal peace. Source The Fire Brigade Museum.

Officers spotted a wanted female on Church Road yesterday. She was swiftly arrested for the 5 outstanding offences and taken into custody.

Officers have conducted a plain clothes operation today on the Longbridge Retail Park Two knife sweeps conducted 2 males detained Lots of engagement with shoppers and businesses.

Community Speed Watch training was held today with the Staple Lodge Speedwatch Group. We will be out and about in the area in the coming days. #Communitysspeedwatch

#RoadCrimeTeam officers pursued this BMW M135 in West Bromwich after it failed to stop for us. The driver crashed disabling the car & both occupants were arrested when we found a large amount of class A drugs and a 🔪 on board plus the car had been stolen.

Neighbourhood Officers stopped and dealt with the driver of this vehicle for driving without any insurance. The vehicle was subsequently recovered #roadsafety

PCSOs engaging with shoppers and stores on Longbridge Retail Park

#RoadCrimeTeam and #ANPRInterceptors in #Oldbury were aware of a #Passat drug dealing. Passat spotted, stung, and fails to stop. Occupants gave themselves up after tyres was shredded. One tried to run but failed, falling flat on his face, dropping his stash. #2incustody

The owner of this vehicle was disqualified from driving, so he did the right thing and let his friend drive the vehicle. The one thing he forgot to do was to make sure his friend had a driving licence and insurance. Vehicle seized and driver reported. E unit #ANPRInterceptors

Morning school patrols around Morrisons, Colmers and along Bristol Rd South

Two of our officers were injured arresting a violent person who was wanted for 22 offences. Thankfully the injuries they received were of a minor nature and they returned to duty today. The individual has now been charged with 22 offences and will appear before court tomorrow.

Take a step towards change with Police Care UK’s ‘Walk The Beat’ this #PTSDAwarenessDay on 27 June. Lace up your trainers and head out into your local area to help raise vital funds supporting serving & veteran officers, staff, and their families affected by trauma and PTSD. Every pound raised helps provide life‑changing specialist therapy, financial assistance, and hope to those living with the physical or psychological scars of policing. Whether it’s walking the dog, a trip to the shops, or time spent with friends outdoors, every step you take shows that no one in the policing family has to face this alone. Sign-up to #WalkTheBeat here > policecare.org.uk/challenge-… #WalkToBeatPTSD #WalkTheBeat #MentalHealthMatters #PoliceCareUK #PTSDAwarenessMonth #PTSDAwarenessDay

I'm keeping tight lipped about the Belfast attack for now. Needless to say it's an appalling and brutal attack - it also shows the heroes that walk amongst us, the ones who jumped in to help are the very best of us.

RT @Perky_43: Hats off to the vast majority of you decent cops out there, thanks for what you're doing - keep fighting the good fight, you'…

It's #TestItTuesday! Checking your Fire Alarms once a week can save lives.

JAILED: 120mph Drunk Driver Who Left Cop with Life-Changing Injuries Sentenced Shaun Orchard, 23, has been jailed for 3 years & 2 months at Manchester Crown Court after a horrific pursuit in a stolen Mercedes. #DailyDazzlingDawn #Stockport #M60 #Crime #Police #UKNews #Court

#RHPT on #opclosepass today educating and enforcing. One of our police push bike riders thought this was a touch tight for comfort! #prosecution

PCSO's on reassurance patrols this evening